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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.1% in May
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 0.1% compared with April. Compared with May last year, the index rose by 4.6%.
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How healthy are the people of Estonia?
Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.2% in April
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% compared with March and by 4.4% compared with April last year.
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1.2% in Q1
According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of last year.
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Construction price index slightly increased at the beginning of the year
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was 1.5% in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year. The index increased for the second quarter in succession in the year-on-year comparison.
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Producer price indices increased in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.4 % compared to February and by 5.2% compared to March of the previous year.
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The conference of Estonian Statistical Society focuses on the survival of Estonian population
On 20–21 April a conference of the Estonian Statistical Society “Kas Eesti rahvas jääb püsima?” (Will Estonian Population Survive?) will be held at the National Library of Estonia in Tallinn. During these two days the focus will be on the questions related to the survival of Estonian population.
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In February the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February, 143,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which is 15% more than in February of the previous year. 44% of tourists were residents of Estonia.
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In February the trade deficit increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 exports grew by 34% and imports by 45% compared to the same month of the previous year. The trade deficit increased also due to the bigger growth in imports than in exports.
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Consumer price index increased in March
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 5.2% in March 2011 compared to March of the previous year and 0.8% compared to February this year.
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The number of foreign students has increased by nearly 50% in five years
According to Statistics Estonia, at the beginning of the academic year of 2010/2011, 69,113 students were enrolled in higher education in Estonia, 128 students more than in the previous year. 1,282 foreign students from 62 countries are studying in Estonian universities. The number of foreign students has increased by 388 students compared to 2005.
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The share of compulsory expenditure in household budget has increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 a household member spent less than in 2007, but at the same time the share of compulsory expenditure in household budget increased.
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The ratio of labour taxes in GDP decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the ratio of labour taxes in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.3% and it decreased by a half percentage points compared to the previous year.
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In February the rapid growth of industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 31% compared to February of the previous year.
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In February the retail sales slightly increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 2% at constant prices.